Lady Danna Retro & Vintage

And again, I'm demonstrating an outfit in the style of the 1940s, specifically the 1940s-1941s. Such a sundress with spaghetti straps paired with a bolero was worn at the beginning of that decade.  And also often combined with wide-brimmed straw hats. The hat I am wearing in these photos has been redecorated with the wide silk and velvet polka-dot straps by my photographer friend Alexandrina Wasiliewa-Szylowska and me.  Once upon a time they were part of a vintage clothing which I bought in poor condition in a Polish secondhand store for the classic 1 Polish złoty. There, and for the same price, I bought a swing sundress with spaghetti straps by “L. K. Bennett“. “L. K. Bennett" is a renowned contemporary English luxury brand based in London.  Since 1990, Linda Kristin Bennett, the founder of this brand, has been making shoes, and since 1998, she has started making clothes.   Clothes and shoes from “L. K. Bennett” are worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales....

I like the 1940s even though they are specific - square shoulders, military style and a bit of masculinity.  However, even in this all there is something elusive and enticing.  But again, as with the 1930s, my collection of original early 1940s clothing contains only accessories - hats, clip-on earrings, necklaces, bracelets and bags.   To be honest, when I tried on this outfit, I didn’t know what exactly I could get. Therefore, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that a similar silhouette was worn in 1945-1946.  That is, after the end of World War II.   My hat may be from an earlier period, but the similar style was also worn in 1945-1946 and was called the "bonnet hat".  But the daisies make this hat special. In general, artificial flowers can turn the most modest hat into a work of art.   I have very few bags older than the 1950s and this wicker bag is one of those few.  I bought it only for 1 złoty in a Polish secondhand.  Thank...